THINK AHEAD SOCIAL WORK POLL

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1 THINK AHEAD SOCIAL WORK POLL March 2017 Page 1

2 METHODOLOGY ComRes interviewed 2,033 British adults online between 3 rd and 5 th March 2017, the sample was split into sample A (1,010 respondents) and sample B (1,023 respondents) for some questions. Data were weighted to be representative of all adults in Great Britain aged 18+ by age, gender and region. ComRes is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules ( This commits us to the highest standards of transparency. The BPC s rules state that all data and research findings made on the basis of surveys conducted by member organisations that enter the public domain must include reference to the following: The company conducting the research (ComRes) The client commissioning the survey Dates of interviewing Method of obtaining the interviews (e.g. in-person, post, telephone, internet) The universe effectively represented (all adults, voters etc.) The percentages upon which conclusions are based Size of the sample and geographic coverage. Published references (such as a press release) should also show a web address where full data tables may be viewed, and they should also show the complete wording of questions upon which any data that has entered the public domain are based. All press releases or other publications must be checked with ComRes before use. ComRes requires 48 hours to check a press release unless otherwise agreed. Page 2

3 FINDINGS Q. Thinking about support for people with mental health problems, which, if any, of the following would you associate as being an important provider of mental health support? Please select all that apply. % Psychiatrist 69% GP 65% Counsellor 59% Psychologist 59% Psychotherapist 48% Social worker 41% Nurse 35% Teacher 14% Pharmacist 8% Physiotherapist 8% Priest 7% Police Officer 7% Hairdresser 2% Don t know 6% Base: All sample B (n=1,023) None of the above 3% Page 3

4 Q. Which, if any, of the following groups of people do you think are eligible to be supported by a social worker? Please select all that apply. % Vulnerable children and young people 84% Families in crisis 77% People with mental health problems 76% Older people in isolation 64% Homeless people 52% People with addictions 51% People with terminal illness 46% Offenders (e.g. people who have been convicted of breaking the law) 38% People awaiting surgery 9% People with a fear of flying 2% People looking for a change in career 2% People who feel they re in need of a holiday 1% NET: Any 94% Don t know 5% Base: All sample A (n=1,010) None of the above 1% Page 4

5 Q. Some social workers provide support for people with severe mental health problems such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. As part of their core role, which of the following types of support, if any, do you think social workers are able to offer these people? Please select all that apply. % Assessing people s practical needs 65% Talking about broader concerns and worries 52% Ensuring authorities comply with mental health legislation 51% Providing talking therapy (e.g. psychotherapy or counselling) 48% Finding accommodation 47% Getting funding for people in financial difficulty 43% Giving evidence in legal proceedings 33% Providing or arranging day-to-day childcare 30% Support with household jobs like cooking and cleaning 29% Personal care including washing and dressing 27% Doing food shopping 18% NET: Any 84% Don t know 15% Base: All sample A (n=1,014) None of the above 2% Page 5

6 Q. Under the Mental Health Act someone can be detained, for example in a psychiatric hospital, if they are considered to be a risk to themselves or others. Who do you think is usually involved in deciding whether someone should be detained under the Mental Health Act? Please select all that apply. % Psychiatrist 63% GP 58% Social worker 33% Psychologist 32% Family member 28% Police Officer 25% Nurse 12% NET: Any 86% Don t know 12% Base: All sample B (n=1,023) None of the above 2% Page 6

7 FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information on why this survey was commissioned, please contact: Katie McPhillimy External Relations Associate Think Ahead +44 (0) For more information on the methodology of this survey, please contact: Rosie Hazell Consultant ComRes +44 (0) Emma Bailey Research Team Leader ComRes +44 (0)

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